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Notes from the practice
Commentary on cross-border structuring, banking, residence, tax and regulatory change. Articles more than 24 months old carry a note saying so.
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18 articles
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Economic Substance Requirements by Jurisdiction
Economic substance requirements determine whether your offshore entity is respected. We explain the rules, how they vary by jurisdiction, and how to build.
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Offshore Company Annual Compliance Checklist for 2026
An offshore company annual compliance checklist covering registry filings, economic substance, beneficial ownership, and accounting records for 2026.
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Offshore Company Annual Compliance: What 2026 Requires
Offshore company annual compliance in 2026 means substance, beneficial ownership, accounts, and information exchange. We explain what good standing now takes.
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Nominee Director and Shareholder Risks: What to Know
Nominee director and shareholder arrangements carry real legal and tax risks. We explain where they fail, where they still work, and how to use them safely.
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Nominee Director Risks: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to nominee director risks: personal liability, loss of control, tax-residence traps, and how to use nominee directors safely and compliantly.
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Economic Substance Rules for Offshore Companies
Economic substance rules now apply across offshore jurisdictions. Here are the relevant activities, the substance test, penalties, and real substance.
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Offshore Trust US Reporting Obligations Explained
US persons with offshore trusts face strict IRS reporting. We explain the key filings, who must report, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
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Offshore Trust Disclosure: CRS and FATCA Explained
What CRS and FATCA require offshore trusts to report, who is classified how, and how to stay compliant. A clear guide to offshore trust disclosure.
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UK Trust Tax Compliance and Reporting: A 2025 Guide
UK trust tax compliance in 2025: registration, the Trust Registration Service, income and capital gains, IHT charges, and reporting deadlines for trustees.
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Anti-Money Laundering and Offshore Structures: A Guide
A practical anti-money-laundering guide for offshore structures: how AML works, what banks expect, and how legitimate clients clear due diligence smoothly.
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Common Offshore Structuring Mistakes to Avoid
The most common offshore structuring mistakes, from ignoring substance and tax residence to neglecting reporting, and how to build structures that hold up.
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Offshore Structuring Myths Debunked
The most persistent offshore structuring myths debunked, from secret accounts to zero tax, with a clear-eyed view of what offshore planning can and cannot do.
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Is Offshore Legal in 2026? A Clear-Eyed Answer
Is offshore legal in 2026? Yes, when structured transparently and reported correctly. We explain the line between lawful planning and evasion.
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What Does an Offshore Advisor Cost? A Fee Guide
What does an offshore advisor cost? We explain how fees are structured, what drives them, hidden ongoing costs, and how to judge real value.
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When to Go Offshore: A Practical Decision Checklist
When to go offshore is a question of fit, not fashion. Our practical checklist covers the triggers, prerequisites, and red flags before you commit.
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Questions to Ask an Offshore Advisor Before You Engage
The right questions to ask an offshore advisor reveal competence and integrity fast. Our guide covers credentials, compliance, costs, and red flags.
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How to Choose the Best Offshore Advisor in 2026
How to choose the best offshore advisor in 2026: the credentials, conflicts, fee models and warning signs that separate genuine counsel from sales.
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